When most people think of acupuncture they often think of its use in the realm of pain management. It’s not much of a surprise to people that acupuncture is great for pain but what is the mechanism of action and why does it work so well for this common complaint? The following are a few of the most common conclusions to these questions.Acupuncture and Pain Management: What the Science is Saying
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When most people think of acupuncture they often think of its use in the realm of pain management. It’s not much of a surprise to people that acupuncture is great for pain but what is the mechanism of action and why does it work so well for this common complaint? The following are a few of the most common conclusions to these questions.How Does Acupuncture Really Work?
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
“How does acupuncture really work?” this is by far the most common question in any acupuncture clinic. However, most clients don’t realize how incredibly difficult it is to answer. There are no simple answers when it comes to explaining how acupuncture works particularly to the science minded individual. Words such as “Qi, meridian, Yin and Yang” permeate conversations with TCM practitioners which add to the mystery (and the hesitation towards) the 3000 year old medicine.
Acupuncture For Pain: What the Doctors are Saying
October 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you are suffering from pain and have not yet tried acupuncture, read this article from Harvard Professor of Anesthesia, Dr. Lucy Chen, and find out what some pain specialists are saying about the pain relieving effects of acupuncture. [Read more...]
Acupuncture and Adenosine: Another Reason to Use Acupuncture for Pain Relief
June 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A May 2010 study from the journal Nature Neuroscience explains why acupuncture is effective for pain relief. This is for the skeptics and the scientists!
